Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $52.98 | 4.804% | $55.5252 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $103.37 | 12.517% | $116.3088 | $116.31 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
Purchase #3 | $69.79 | 12.137% | $78.2604 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
Purchase #4 | $63.25 | 7.259% | $67.8413 | $67.84 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
Purchase #5 | $219.81 | 13.230% | $248.8909 | $248.89 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
Purchase #6 | $19.42 | 5.869% | $20.5598 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
Purchase #7 | $21.92 | 11.571% | $24.4564 | $24.46 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $550.54 | $611.8428 | $611.85 | $611.85 | $611.90 |